Coupled ZnO/TiO₂ Nanorods Deposited in the Pores of Expanded Graphite Prepared by Microwave Irradiation

Abstract:

Expanded graphite (EG) was prepared by microwave irradiation at 1000W for 60s. The growth of coupled ZnO/TiO₂ nanonods in the pores of EG by using hydrolysis method without harsh conditions was investigated and their microstructure was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results show that pores of EG, which can load catalytic nanoparticles, is the physical base for growth of catalytic nanorods. The active edges of graphene of freshly EG is a key factor for the growth of coupled ZnO/TiO₂ nanorods under non-catalytic and normal temperature and pressure conditions.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 204-210)
• Pages: 268-272
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.204-210.268
• Online since: February 2011
• Authors: Min Cong Zhu, En Qiang Wang, Ying Chen Zhang, Deng Xin Li
• Keywords: Coupled ZnO/TiO₂ Nanorods, Expanded Graphite (EG), Microwave Irradiation, TiO₂, Zinc Oxide (ZnO)

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